Amboy Friends Monthly Meeting met January 19, 2014, after a carry-in meal. There were 30 members present.
Clerk Michael Reynolds opened with prayer.
The November minutes were read and approved.
The passing of lifelong member Darl Overman, 86, on January 6, 2014, was recorded.
The treasurer’s reports for December 2013 and January 2014 and the 2013 yearend report were presented and approved.
The pastor’s report was presented and approved. Pastor Dwight Elliott highlighted the successful Christmas Cantata (60) and Christmas Eve (65) services. He added that the Free Meal Ministry served/delivered just shy of 200 meals in December. Upcoming events include: Quarterly Meeting at Maple Run Friends on January 26 and Mid-Winters Pastors Retreat on February 2. Representatives from White’s Residential Services will share during the service on February 2. It was also announced that Mike Fruth is preparing a men’s Bible study on Wild at Heart.
The youth pastor’s report was presented and approved. Youth Pastor Brock Sizelove shared that although numbers have been down, he is pleased with the group’s discussions. The recent Ping-Ping tournament had 30 participants and raised over $400 to help send kids to Quaker Haven Camp. Upcoming events include: a Christian Camping Conference in Ohio next week, a Super Bowl party on February 2, Winter Sneak February 7-9, and a church ski/tubing trip at Timber Ridge on February 22. Pastor Sizelove ended by thanking the church for its support during his first full year at Amboy Friends.
Yearend Reports
Cemetery: Nathan Hunt shared that investments total $45,304.66, income was $2,199.38, expenses were $1,995, and cash on hand is currently $571.21. The report was approved.
Scrip: Amy Reynolds reported that 135 orders were placed in 2013 with total earnings of $970.37. The yearend balance was $4,206.18. Our average return was 4.6 percent with restaurants and clothing stores giving the highest return. The report was approved.
Sunday School: The report showed a total income of $3,675.41, expenses of $3,369.59, and an ending balance of $958.93. The report was approved.
Statistician: Kelli Hunt shared that five deaths, one birth, and two new members were recorded in 2013. Our current membership is 65. The report was approved.
Proposed Budget: After some discussion about insurance deductibles, the propane bill and heating system, and summer camps, the budget for 2014 was approved. It was noted that a special donation was given to missions specifically for camp costs. If others would like to donate to this need, please give your donations to the Missions Committee. Clerk Reynolds also shared that he will be giving the Meeting more information about certain financial accounts that currently only a few people in the church are aware of. More people need to know about them.
Old Business
Representative Council: Clerk Reynolds received a letter from the Faith & Practice Review Committee, proposing five changes to Faith & Practice. Pastor Dwight will email the letter to the church’s database and copies will be left in the back of the sanctuary. Contact Pastor Dwight or Alan Hunt with questions.
New Business
Locked Closet: The USFW closet has been locked for years and still has quilting materials in it. The storage is needed for the Free Meal Ministry, Trustees, etc. It was approved that Clerk Reynolds will meet with Ruth Hunt and Tracy Bailey to ensure the material is put to good use.
Nursery Needs: Debbie Hahn and Donna Overman were given approval to begin raising funds to buy new items for the nursery (cribs, changing table, swing, toys). The current Free Meal storage area will also be moved so the space can again be used as a sleeping area.
VBS Announcement: Kelli Hunt will be directing this year’s VBS, “Wilderness Escape with Moses.” An assistant director is still needed who will then direct the 2015 VBS program.
The next meeting will be February 16 following a carry in.
Michael Reynolds, Clerk
Tracy Dubois, Recording Clerk
Clerk Michael Reynolds opened with prayer.
The November minutes were read and approved.
The passing of lifelong member Darl Overman, 86, on January 6, 2014, was recorded.
The treasurer’s reports for December 2013 and January 2014 and the 2013 yearend report were presented and approved.
The pastor’s report was presented and approved. Pastor Dwight Elliott highlighted the successful Christmas Cantata (60) and Christmas Eve (65) services. He added that the Free Meal Ministry served/delivered just shy of 200 meals in December. Upcoming events include: Quarterly Meeting at Maple Run Friends on January 26 and Mid-Winters Pastors Retreat on February 2. Representatives from White’s Residential Services will share during the service on February 2. It was also announced that Mike Fruth is preparing a men’s Bible study on Wild at Heart.
The youth pastor’s report was presented and approved. Youth Pastor Brock Sizelove shared that although numbers have been down, he is pleased with the group’s discussions. The recent Ping-Ping tournament had 30 participants and raised over $400 to help send kids to Quaker Haven Camp. Upcoming events include: a Christian Camping Conference in Ohio next week, a Super Bowl party on February 2, Winter Sneak February 7-9, and a church ski/tubing trip at Timber Ridge on February 22. Pastor Sizelove ended by thanking the church for its support during his first full year at Amboy Friends.
Yearend Reports
Cemetery: Nathan Hunt shared that investments total $45,304.66, income was $2,199.38, expenses were $1,995, and cash on hand is currently $571.21. The report was approved.
Scrip: Amy Reynolds reported that 135 orders were placed in 2013 with total earnings of $970.37. The yearend balance was $4,206.18. Our average return was 4.6 percent with restaurants and clothing stores giving the highest return. The report was approved.
Sunday School: The report showed a total income of $3,675.41, expenses of $3,369.59, and an ending balance of $958.93. The report was approved.
Statistician: Kelli Hunt shared that five deaths, one birth, and two new members were recorded in 2013. Our current membership is 65. The report was approved.
Proposed Budget: After some discussion about insurance deductibles, the propane bill and heating system, and summer camps, the budget for 2014 was approved. It was noted that a special donation was given to missions specifically for camp costs. If others would like to donate to this need, please give your donations to the Missions Committee. Clerk Reynolds also shared that he will be giving the Meeting more information about certain financial accounts that currently only a few people in the church are aware of. More people need to know about them.
Old Business
Representative Council: Clerk Reynolds received a letter from the Faith & Practice Review Committee, proposing five changes to Faith & Practice. Pastor Dwight will email the letter to the church’s database and copies will be left in the back of the sanctuary. Contact Pastor Dwight or Alan Hunt with questions.
New Business
Locked Closet: The USFW closet has been locked for years and still has quilting materials in it. The storage is needed for the Free Meal Ministry, Trustees, etc. It was approved that Clerk Reynolds will meet with Ruth Hunt and Tracy Bailey to ensure the material is put to good use.
Nursery Needs: Debbie Hahn and Donna Overman were given approval to begin raising funds to buy new items for the nursery (cribs, changing table, swing, toys). The current Free Meal storage area will also be moved so the space can again be used as a sleeping area.
VBS Announcement: Kelli Hunt will be directing this year’s VBS, “Wilderness Escape with Moses.” An assistant director is still needed who will then direct the 2015 VBS program.
The next meeting will be February 16 following a carry in.
Michael Reynolds, Clerk
Tracy Dubois, Recording Clerk
